Which of the following would be the best treatment for helping someone who is suffering from a stroke caused by a blood clot?
A) decrease activity of the sodium-potassium pump
B) warm the brain
C) administer tPA
D) enhance glutamate release

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The best treatment for an ischemic stroke caused by a blood clot is the administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow to the affected area of the brain. Decreasing activity of the sodium-potassium pump or enhancing glutamate release would not be effective treatments, and warming the brain may not be feasible or helpful in this situation.

Which of the Following Would Be the Best Treatment for Helping